An Exploding Box Card

An exploding box is a great variant to a traditional card. From the outside it looks like a present or gift box but then when you open it, you’re in for a lovely surprise – photos, messages and other personalized notes. My mother-in-law’s birthday is this Friday and I thought this would be great way to wish her as well as share some timeless photos.

At first glance, it looks just like a gift. The idea is that we give it to her as if it is her birthday present. Then when she opens it, she’ll be treated to an expansive compilation of pictures with her near and dear ones. I also included a message, making this so much more than just a birthday card.

I saw this box on a tutorial so here’s the link. I really liked this style of exploding box because it isn’t too busy. Plus it’s really easy to create. The video explains clearly how to put it together so I’ve added some photos of how I decorated each square. There were 9 squares and I wanted each pair to look different and unique without any recurring theme.

The outside of the box was plain white and could use some decoration, so I stamped each square with a stamp set from ItsyBitsy. For a contrast I made the lid of the box solid red. Put everything together and my exploding box was done!

Each square contained a picture and a message. I finished the look with a huge yellow bow on the top.Here’s the final outcome. Have to say I’m pretty pleased with the outcome.

Lovely.I too made one for my husband's birthday recently ,but mine drove me nuts.I like this technique better.Did it take a lot of time?Love the paper you have used on the outside of the box and love how you spelt out the message to your mother in law.Very sweet.:-)

Your exploding card looks superb !!i totally love this idea and am gonna try making one too….. i think this is such a perfect B'day gift for your MIL ..i know my mom would love to receive something like this !!oh and before i forget i loved the stamping you have done !! at first i thought that it was a PP… it looks gorgeous and loved the way you have used the alpha's …i have been hoarding mine forever now i knw what to do with them 🙂

Shubhra! The reigning champ of the ItsyBitsy challenge! You haven't submitted anything yet for our tri Color challenge. Hope you are! Would love to see your creative spin on the theme! And thanks for the comment. Appreciate it!

Hussena – that's really sweet of you to say. Today is the big day and I wanted to give it to her but my hubby got all senti and said he wanted to be around when I presented it. So I'm holding on to it till dinner time. Arghh Cant wait!!

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